1807 – Gunpowder-ship explodes in Leiden, Netherlands, 150 die
1895 – The National Trust is founded in Britain.
1900 – Freeland Colony founded in US
1928 – Philip Barry and Elmer Rice’s “Cock Robin” premieres in NYC
1945 – German forces in Belgium retreat in Battle of Bulge
1958 – Syracuse National Dolph Schayes sets NBA record at 11,770 points
1959 – Rediscovery of the Caves of Nerja in Spain
1965 – “Hullabaloo” premieres on NBC-TV
1968 – Beatles Film Production Ltd changes name to Apple Film Production Ltd
1991 – US Congress gives George H. W. Bush authority to wage war against Iraq